Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
87
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
90
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 21 | 17 | 20 | 29 | 87 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Magic squeaked past the Cavaliers 90-87. The Magic won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Fresh off a statement win, the Magic stayed locked in; Magic's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.